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Parker

Colorado · 65,985 residents (2025 est.) · 22.447 sq mi
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Parker is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,369. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 38,225 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $646,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,783
+162%since 2000
from 23,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,752 / sq mi
+162%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+18%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65,985 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
017K34K51K67K1990201020202024Parker
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,369
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,116 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,841
+107%since 2000
from $27,479 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+12%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$646,300
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,096
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,056 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+85%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(21,084)
Black1%(227)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,366)
Asian1.7%(396)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(4,743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(44,261)
Black1.7%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(7,984)
Asian7.6%(4,665)
Other6.2%(3,812)
Diversity Score57.5%(35,547)
Diversity Score
58
+186%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Colorado?

Parker, Colorado has about 61,783 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Colorado?

The typical household in Parker, Colorado earns about $133,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Colorado expensive?

In Parker, Colorado, the median home is worth about $646,300, and the typical rent is about $2,096 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Colorado?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Colorado?

About 4.4% of people in Parker, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56,333 residents, a change of about 1034 percent over that period.

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